THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA and the People for Leisure and Youth present a Bunco Event to benefit youth recreation in Santa Maria Valley on April 16 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Radisson, Santa Maria. Cost is $25. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 157.
KCOY 12 presents its annual Spring Food Drive April 16 through May 7. Info: 361-5649 or lauriepipan@kcoy.com.
THE SANTA MARIA COIN CLUB presents a coin and collectibles show featuring coins, poker chips, Beanie Babies, and sports cards on April 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 East Park Ave., Santa Maria. Info: 937-1250.
THE CENTRAL COAST GREENHOUSE GROWERS ASSOCIATION presents its ninth annual open house event at several participating nurseries on April 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info and a complete map: 961-8901 or ccgga.com.
BABCOCK WINERY presents its annual open house event April 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the winery, 5175 E. Highway 246, Lompoc. Cost is $20. Info: 736-1455.
A MOTHER’S DAY GIFT BAZAAR features jewelry, candles, soap, perfume, food, cosmetics, and more on April 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Town Market, 405 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt. Info: 937-5619 or oldtownmarket.net.
THE GUADALUPE SENIOR CENTER presents a Crafts and Gift Sale Fundraiser on April 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Guadalupe Senior Center, 4545 10th St., Guadalupe. Info: 343-0615.
THE DANA ADOBE NIPOMO AMIGOS presents a “Teen ‘Open Mic’ Night” featuring a campfire and performances by the Nipomo High School Dance Company and the Pioneer Valley High School Ballet Folklorico on April 17 at 5 p.m. at the Dana Adobe, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo. Info: 929-5679 or danaadobe.org.
CAMBRIA ESTATES WINERY celebrates the Santa Barbara County Vintner’s Association weekend with a wine tasting event and a performance by bluegrass group Wildwood on April 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the winery, 5475 Chardonnay Lane, Santa Maria. Info: 938-7318.
GOOD SAMARITAN presents its Celebrity Softball Game benefit on April 18 at 1 p.m. at the Hagerman Softball Field, Miller Street, Santa Maria. Info: 314-5536 or ash.newman@yahoo.com.
THE LOMPOC LIBRARY hosts a Scrabble Mania fundraiser event to benefit literacy programs on April 18 at 5 p.m. as well as a benefit barbecue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., all at the library, 501 E North Ave., Lompoc. Info: 735-7323.
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents the 10th annual “Salute to the Arts” mixer event featuring art displays, live music, and refreshments on April 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the college’s Lompoc Valley Center, Lompoc. Info: 735-3366, Ext. 5215, or hancockcollege.edu.
THE CABRILLO HIGH SCHOOL AQUARIUM opens to the public on April 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 4350 Constellation Road, Lompoc. Info: 742-2888 or cabrilloaquarium.org.
THE SANTA MARIA ELKS RODEO accepts entries for the team roping event through May 7. Info: 925-4125.
THE RIGHETTI HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1980 is planning its 30th class reunion, and the committee is looking for classmates. Info: erhsclassof80@yahoo.com.
WORTH THE DRIVE
THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION presents the fifth annual Art Symposium on April 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cabrillo Arts Pavilion, 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara. Cost is $20. Info: 568-3990 or gardy@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.
THE SANTA BARBARA HUMANIST SOCIETY presents a townhall meetup titled “You’ve Paid Your Taxes—Now Follow the Money” on April 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Goleta Public Library, 500 North Fairview Ave., Goleta. Cost is $5. Info: 965-3739.
CHUMASH VILLAGE Mobile Home Park presents its annual “Trash to Treasures” sale on April 17 from 8 a.m. to noon at the mobile home park, 3057 S. Higuera, SLO.
THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA holds a “Founding Day Celebration” on April 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, 123 East Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara. Info: 965-0093 or sbthp.org.
THE SANTA YNEZ INN presents its Vintner’s Festival Dinner, featuring wine selections from Kenneth Volk winery on April 17 at the Santa Ynez Inn, 3627 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Cost is $95. Info: 688-5588.
RECORDING FOR THE BLIND AND DYSLEXIC presents its 15th annual Record-a-thon, titled “Change the World,” April 19 through 24 at the RFB&D Offices and Studios, 5638 Hollister Ave., suite 210, Goleta. Info: 681-0531.
CAL POLY presents the eighth annual 5k Run to Remember to benefit the Sexual Assault-Free Environment Resource on April 21 with check-in at 5 p.m. on the Mott Lawn, Cal Poly, SLO. Cost is $15. Info: 756-6749. Cal Poly’s College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences’ launches its Center for Sustainability with a wine and tapas event on April 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. on the Cal Poly campus. Info: 756-5086.
THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents “Masterpieces, Music, and Movement” featuring professional dance, music, and art on April 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Info: 884-6414 or sbma.net.
THE SANTA BARBARA GARDEN CLUB presents its Biennial Flower Show featuring floral arrangements, horticulture, photography, and botanical jewelry April 22 and 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, 123 East Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara. Info: 965-0093 or sbthp.org.
THE EXPLORATION STATION celebrates Earth and Children’s Month by recycling any electronic items brought to the Exploration Station Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through April at the Exploration Station, 867 Ramona Ave., Arroyo Grande. Info: 473-1421 or explorationstation.org.
This article appears in Apr 15-22, 2010.
